The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills and Leave a Positive Impression! [Hardcover]

In this bestselling guide to social success, communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies for making small talk in any situation.

Help is on the way withThe Fine Art of Small Talk, the classic guide thats now revised for the modern era. Small talk is more than just chitchat; its a valuable tool to help you climb the corporate ladder, widen your business and social circles, and boost your self-confidence. With practical advice and simple conversation cheat sheets, this book offers easy-to-learn techniques that will allow you to feel comfortable in any type of social situationfrom a video meeting to a first date to a cocktail party where you dont know a soul. Nationally recognized communication expert Debra Fine will show you how to:

• Learn to connect with othersregardless of the occasion, event, or situation
• Come across as composed and self-assured when entertaining
• Avoid awkward silences and foot in mouth disease
• Convey warmth and enthusiasm so that other people feel good about being near you
• Make a positive, lasting impression from the minute you say hello.

Once you masterThe Fine Art of Small Talk, youll excel at making others feel included, valued, and comfortable. Let Debra Fine turn you into a small-talk expertand watch the contacts, business deals, and social relationships multiply before your eyes!

Bestselling author, keynote speaker, and communication expertDebra Fineis the author of the bestselling bookThe Fine Art of Small TalkandThe Fine Art of the Big Talk, both translated and published in 20+ countries around the world, as well asBeyond Texting: The Fine Art of Face-To-Face Communication for Teenagers. Fine is also a 20+ year member of the National Speakers Association, presenting her programs to hundreds of audiences around the world, and her media appearances includeThe Today Show, The Early Show, NPl£1